Jim Rooney, the brother of Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II, does not place sole blame for the team’s playoff struggles over the last decade on head coach Mike Tomlin. Rooney says that the issue lies not at Tomlin’s feet, but trails throughout the entire organization rather than just sitting on the head coach.

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't seen any postseason success since the 2016 season, and the fan base has grown extremely frustrated during that time. After an embarrassing first-round loss to the Baltimore Ravens during the 2024 season,

The Pittsburgh Steelers dismiss trade inquiries made for Mike Tomlin, reaffirming their loyalty to the coach who could potentially lead them for 25 years.